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MotUC Filmation variants

Given the rights to do so, which Filmation variants (a) would you like to see, and (b) do you think they would do?

Overall, after all, they vary from relatively mild differences (e.g., He-Man) to the virtually unrecognisable (e.g., Clawful), and based on what Mattel have said about 200X variants, the only the latter group would be assured of being done at some point.

Figures like He-man and beastman would be cool but only in a "filmation two pack" or limited quantities...I'm not wanting my July 2012 spot for filmation he-man instead of a shadow weaver or Mekaneck

They're going to do variants regardless - of the 16 standard-sized figures a year, four are variants (one every three months - and, for better or worse, they're showing no sign of changing that). Ergo, the debate is about WHAT variants they should/will do, not variants vs. new characters...

They're going to do variants regardless - of the 16 standard-sized figures a year, four are variants (one every three months - and, for better or worse, they're showing no sign of changing that). Ergo, the debate is about WHAT variants they should/will do, not variants vs. new characters...

Okay...i misinterpreted what you were getting at... Sorry

I would like probably filmation versions of most of them...I got no issues with any of them...I would like them to be classicized tho to fit in...color schemes is more what i'm wanting...I'm not looking for a smooth belt and he-man hair for a filmation he-man...i just want a color coded one

I'm all up Filmation variants, so long as they appropriately invest in the tooling necessary to pull it off. He-Man, Skeletor, Prince Adam, Teela, Zoar, Trap Jaw and Hordak would be at the top of my list.

Given the rights to do so, which Filmation variants (a) would you like to see, and (b) do you think they would do?

Overall, after all, they vary from relatively mild differences (e.g., He-Man) to the virtually unrecognisable (e.g., Clawful), and based on what Mattel have said about 200X variants, the only the latter group would be assured of being done at some point.

When we are talking Filmation variants do we mean:

a) Repaints of the figures we already have, with new parts as necessary. Maybe a cartoon alternate head.

b) "Simplistic Cartoon Detail" styled figures that still use the necessary bucks, but with the cartoon changes, like the lack of decorations on He-Man's bracers of the lack of straps on his boots. Cartoon heads.

As much as I'm really enjoying being a completist in MOTUC, I wouldn't be too enthusiastic about an overkill of Filmation variants that require more changes that the typical TRU repaint, but feel redundant as full fledged releases.

It may be cool if some figures came with a Filmation head, and I'd be down for some who have drastically different animated looks.

Filmation He-Man and Skeletor are not something I particularly want, but I'd gladly have them since they'd represent so much excitement for other fans.

I'd hope for case like a Filmation He-Man, he'd have some significant changes and a really nice bonus accessory.

I'm hoping if and when they do get the flimation rights then they don't need the bonus quarterly figures anymore. I mean my god they already have a lot of characters without the flimation world . This line is Gonna be around until i die.

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a) Repaints of the figures we already have, with new parts as necessary. Maybe a cartoon alternate head.

b) "Simplistic Cartoon Detail" styled figures that still use the necessary bucks, but with the cartoon changes, like the lack of decorations on He-Man's bracers of the lack of straps on his boots. Cartoon heads.

I'd be satisfied with either of those options too, but preferably mostly repaints with a couple new parts to keep them in line with the others as well as in the "quarterly variant slot".

Hordak and Trapjaw would be cool but would prolly make better TRU 2 packs

I'll half-give you Trap-Jaw, since it's just the one point (the mechanical arm) that's seriously different. But Hordak? Really. Compare and contrast:

Even if we ignore small things like the Horde symbols on the boots and the balls on the belt, those are NOT the same design. Head, armour, Imp and - of course - the many and varied arm (and so forth) transformations that aren't represented in the existing MotUC toy are very different. Why do people keep trying to tell themselves it's just a pure repaint?

Honestly? I would like to see every character who has appeared in Filmation get the re-deco treatment!

Some are easier said than done though. A simple repaint of Skeletor would definitely not be enough. He HAS to have a brand new head sculpt with a proper hood, whereas He-Man could suffice with a darker skin-tone and Filmation-accurate colors (despite some of the extra details like the boot-straps and belt designs.....)

BTW, that Trap-Jaw is MOST EXCELLENT!

What would really be awesome is a completely new line, based solely on the Filmation designs for both MotU and PoP. Real similar to when Playmates released their TOON specific line of T.M.N.T. (The turtles all had their simplified cartoon designs. It was pretty darn cool.)

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Even if we ignore small things like the Horde symbols on the boots and the balls on the belt, those are NOT the same design. Head, armour, Imp and - of course - the many and varied arm (and so forth) transformations that aren't represented in the existing MotUC toy are very different. Why do people keep trying to tell themselves it's just a pure repaint?

yeah! mine is more accurate
but thanks to ur hordak photo i see i have to change his belt...

yeah! mine is more accurate
but thanks to ur hordak photo i see i have to change his belt...

Well, if you're aiming for ultimate accuracy (or even a "Classiciser machine" version thereof), you need some Tri-Klops style "bracelets" for a basis, the head needs some work (it looks a bit too round - it isn't entirely clear in my screencap there, but the lines on his cheeks and jaw are facets; that is, the areas between them are entirely flat), and the chest symbol needs moved down and its "wings" reshaped to be taller.

Well, if you're aiming for ultimate accuracy (or even a "Classiciser machine" version thereof), you need some Tri-Klops style "bracelets" for a basis, the head needs some work (it looks a bit too round - it isn't entirely clear in my screencap there, but the lines on his cheeks and jaw are facets; that is, the areas between them are entirely flat), and the chest symbol needs moved down and its "wings" reshaped to be taller.

Oh, and some silver paint for the toes.

ok mister thanks for ur specifications
but
1) im not a sculptor
2) i do it for a hobbie
3) i will not put to my hordak the duck feets
4) even with all the deffects that u can see in my hordak its more accurate than the mattel one
so im more than happy with my hordak